Truck Driver CDL A No Touch Solo

Ryder•Shelbyville, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Shelbyville, Kentucky, for solo regional deliveries. Drivers deliver aluminum freight to destinations in IN, TN, OH, MS, SC, WI, IL, MI, GA, LA, NH, CT, AR, NJ, and PA. Freight is no-touch. The tractor is a sleeper, and trailer types include 48- and 53-foot open-top containers, flatbeds, and Conestoga trailers. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is weekly, with advertised earnings of $2,100 or more per week. Compensation includes $0.61 per solo mile for 2,400–2,800 miles per week and $14 per drop and hook. A loyalty bonus pays $1,500 at six months and another $1,500 at the one-year anniversary. Paid training is provided. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week, with a schedule of Sunday–Thursday, Monday–Friday, or Tuesday–Saturday and dispatch start times between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so. Ryder also offers a referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.